Solo Calls Sweden Tactics ‘Cowardarly’ after Olympic Loss

In postgame comments, United States goalkeeper Hope Solo was sharp and candid in her assessment of Sweden’s tactical strategy after the Swedes defeated the U.S. in penalty kicks to advance to the semifinals of the women’s Olympic soccer tournament on Friday in Brasilia, Brazil.

In her comments to reporters, Solo said: “I’m very proud of this team. But I also think we played a bunch of cowards.” Sports Illustrated‘s Grant Wahl provides the full quote below:

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